Variably manned aircraft
US8255098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D45/0031
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with an embodiment, a system includes a plurality of subsystems cooperatively configured to control an aircraft in accordance with a plurality of manning modes, the system configured to perform fully automated control of the aircraft while operating in any of the plurality of manning modes, wherein the plurality of manning modes include: two onboard operators; one onboard operator; and no onboard operator, wherein the system receives input from a remotely located operator by way of wireless signals.
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